| Regimental number | 2450 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Other Names | Setcher Napier |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, David Wright, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2450A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At GUEUDECOURT on the night 24th/25th February, 1917, Private Wright is recommended for gallantry in the field and special good work as scout. This man entered and reconnoitred the enemy's trench and covered the flank so as to guard against surprise. He showed great coolness and daring and set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'For consistent good work and devotion to duty during the operations on East of BULLECOURT on April 10th and 11th 1917. On the night of the 10th he was one of a patrol that went through the wire and reconnoitred the enemy trench; he returned with valuable information. he assisted to guide the attackers in the advance on the 11th April and showed great coolness and courage. His work is specially worthy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
